Son Seungwan also looked sympathetic and patted Bae Juhyun on the shoulder.

Then, Bae Juhyun became irritated.

This girl!

She must be teasing her about Liu Xin'an not coming to find her.

They've debuted for so many years, which member lacks money in their pockets.

A meal means nothing to Son Seungwan!

———

From Bae Juhyun's perspective, Liu Xin'an was busy till late at night, rested, and then set off for Daegu the next morning.

During these few hours, she didn't have much communication with Liu Xin'an, just some idle chat before bed, and various messages after waking up.

After a peaceful night, at seven in the morning in London, which is four in the afternoon in Korea, Bae Juhyun woke up and immediately called Liu Xin'an.

The phone rang for a long time, but Liu Xin'an did not answer.

She opened WeChat and found that Liu Xin'an had told her long ago about his departure to Daegu.

It's been so long...

She directly dialed her mom's number.

This time it connected quickly.

"Juhyun, what's up?"

"Oh Mom, did Xin'an come home?"

"Yes, I'm out shopping, he should be at home. We thought he'd just have a meal and go back, but your dad insisted on holding him back for a drink. Really... You should talk to your dad, he never listens to me."

"Ah..." As soon as the call started, her mom's barrage of words left Bae Juhyun speechless.

But she picked up on several key points.

1. Her boyfriend is indeed at her family's home.

2. Liu Xin'an might have to stay overnight at her family's home, since dad spoke up, no way would Liu Xin'an dare to refuse.

"Did he bring his computer?"

There are several reasons he might not answer her call, the most likely being that Liu Xin'an hasn't finished his work.

So he must have brought his computer to her home, and right now... maybe he's editing videos?

"Yes, actually it wouldn't matter if he came later, this kid seems to have learned some bad habits from you, suddenly becoming stubborn."

"Oh Mom!"

Saying it is one thing, must she drag her into it!

Gotta say, truly the mother of Bae.

As one of the people who knows Bae Juhyun best in the world, her mom understands how to casually change the topic.

Evidently, at this moment, Bae Juhyun had been distracted and was no longer focusing on the situation with her boyfriend.

The rest of the conversation was no different than usual; like a child, she told her mom in detail what was happening, and her mom smiled and praised her forever young daughter.

Clearly over 30, at the age for marriage, yet still like a child barely away from home.

Wondering if this is a happy thing or a burden for her as a mother.

After chatting for a while, Bae Juhyun hung up the phone contentedly.

Five minutes after hanging up, while lying in bed, idly letting time slip by, her boyfriend finally called.

"Did you call?"

The gentle male voice made her hum softly.

This guy actually didn't answer her call!!

"Did you arrive at my home?"

"Yeah, editing stuff. For you... it's seven in the morning, right? Are you getting ready for makeup?"

"Yes, thanks to someone, I'm getting a feast from Seungwan today~"

"Uh... that someone you're talking about isn't me, right?"

"Hmm... what do you think?"

"I think it's not!"

...

"I think it's not!"

As soon as he spoke, he heard his girlfriend's heavy breathing from the other end.

Clearly, Miss Bae was holding back her anger.

Indeed, how could someone as smart as Liu Xin'an not guess Bae Juhyun meant him?

He glanced at the bright sky outside the window, a smile of excitement surfaced on his face.

He could sense, the members of the betting gang were probably gambling on things to do with him and Bae Juhyun again.

But whatever the specifics, Liu Xin'an could assert, his appearance would change this situation.

Hmm... most likely Son Seungwan is teasing Bae Juhyun with information disparity for a bet again.

After gently coaxing the upset Bae Juhyun, Liu Xin'an hung up, pretending to continue video editing.

Then he dialed the second number.

About ten minutes later, as expected, he heard knocking on his door.

Liu Xin'an walked over, opened it, and let Seong Taekyon inside.

"Long time no see, Taekyon hyung."

"Guessed you'd come, didn't think I'd wait until now."

Seong Taekyon was always kept in the dark.

Liu Xin'an did consider informing Seong Taekyon beforehand, but thought since he's a manager, privately talking, Son Seungwan is definitely closer.

So he chose Son Seungwan as his accomplice, not Seong Taekyon.

Following the idea that fewer people know, the better, he never told Seong Taekyon, resulting in this scene.

"The variety show stuff isn't done yet, I can't make Lee Yeonju and the others work around my schedule."

Just like he said, the variety show matters aren't settled yet. If he rushed to Europe, the 8-hour time difference makes meetings harder.

"Since you're already here, why not go see Irene directly?"

"Uh..."

Liu Xin'an uncharacteristically went silent.

Seong Taekyon observed Liu Xin'an, paused, then showed a mischievous smile.

"Because you came secretly, are you afraid Irene would scold you after meeting her?"

Liu Xin'an's mouth twitched, nodding helplessly.

Truly a top manager, an unparalleled expert at reading people's expressions.